COMPOSITION
- Povidone iodine...............................................................5g.
- Excipients............................................................sqf 100ml.
INDICATIONS
Antisepsis of newborn’s umbilical stump.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Place your newborn with his/ her back on a firm surface such as the bed.
- Undress your baby, exposing the cord area.
- Dip the sterile cotton wool or sterile cotton swab into the Povidine 5% and gently rub on all parts of the cord. This may take several sterile cotton wools or sterile cotton swabs to
complete.
- Apply to injured area 2 - 3 times daily.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Hypersensitivity to iodine.
PRECAUTIONS
Do not apply to large areas and avoid prolonged use.